Sox minor leaguer’s emotions on display while dedicating spring training hit to sister who died in Vegas shooting

The White Sox are tragically connected to last fall's mass shooting in Las Vegas.

Christiana Duarte, sister of White Sox minor league player Mikey Duarte, was one of 58 people killed at a concert in Las Vegas.

Duarte, who is in big league camp with the White Sox this spring, hit a double in Wednesday's 4-3 loss against the Padres. After the game, Duarte became emotional, dedicating his hit to Christiana.

"That was for my sister," Duarte said.

Duarte did not attend the concert due to a head injury he suffered in rookie ball. He said he is blessed to play baseball despite his injury and losing Christiana.

"She’s in heaven, watching over me and my mom and dad," he said. "I’m just very blessed by God to play this game after a head injury and after losing her.

"Knowing that my sister is with me more now than she was back then is helping me get through the days playing baseball."